Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f5 (b1·4)
c9-02819Puzzle rating: 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
7. Bxf5 Nd6 8. Bc2 Ra8 9. Bb1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to b1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd6, then Bb1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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